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FBI says terrorism not involved in Manhattan aircraft crash

Contributed by Staten Island Advance - Posted: October 11, 2006 3:04:52 PM

A small plane or helicopter crashed into a high-rise on the Upper East Side, setting off a fire and startling New Yorkers, police said.
An FBI spokeswoman in New York said there is no indication that terrorism was involved, but that officials "have been sent to the scene as a routine," according to The Associated Press.
"The initial indication is that there is a terrible accident," Department of Homeland Security spokesman Russ Knocke told the AP.
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Jim Peters said all three New York City-area airports are operating normally.
The extent of any injuries is not yet known.
The FAA said it was too early to determine what type of aircraft was involved, or what might have caused the crash in the middle of a hazy October afternoon
The aircraft struck struck the 20th floor of a building at 524 E. 72nd Street. Witnesses said the crash caused a loud noise, and burning and falling debris was seen. Flames were seen shooting out of the windows.
The building is a 50-story condominium tower built in 1986 and located nearby Sotheby's Auction House. It has 183 apartments, many of which sell for more than $1 million.
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